Continuous Improvement jobs in United Kingdom

A dynamic, experienced UK & European Proposals Manager is required to join this thriving business. This position will be managing and co-ordinating the bid and proposals across both UK & Europe. This business has gone from strength to strength and as such this will be a key role for the business.

1. 27 days holiday
2. Pension
3. Life Assurance
4. Private medical cover
5. Annual bonus scheme

This position will be responsible for driving the success of business by implementing and crafting compelling bid and tendering documentation to secure new projects for the business.

Ideally you will be someone that has experience of working within the professional services industry. The role will be working between both the Godalming and London offices. This role is a newly created position due to the demand and momentum of the proposals that are being received by this client.

1. Reviewing, issuing and coordinating responses. Be a confident and competent bid writer able to create, re-write or polish bid content. This includes being able to identify when responses do not meet client requirements and supporting the author to improve ahead of review.
2. Coordinating the project management of the bid/pitch process, overseeing input from the various teams. Oversee the overall progress of bids, initiating corrective action if required to ensure the bid is submitted on time.
3. Creating high-quality client proposals, including bid/pitch submissions, pre-qualification questionnaires, presentations and capability statements.
4. Completing PQQ and RFP requests ensuring a uniform approach on all bids and proposals.
5. Coordinating the standard information reference library, ensuring it is continually updated with current information. Drive continuous improvement by harvesting model answers, conducting lessons learned sessions and influencing bidding behaviours by sharing best practices and coaching colleagues.

The successful UK & European Proposals Manager will have/be:

1. Excellent communication skills are essential as you will be dealing with internal and possibly external clients on a regular basis.
2. Adobe Design Package experience would be an advantage.
3. Excellent presentation and influencing skills.
4. Proactive nature with an ability to show initiative.
5. Flexible approach to working to ensure deadlines are met.
6. Degree qualified.

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.